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Star DJ Avicii Has Died

EDM star Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, died at the age of 28. (Published Friday, April 20, 2018)

What to Know

His other hits include "Wake Me Up" ''The Days" and "You Make Me"

He won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations

The sudden death of popular DJ Avicii, the pioneering EDM producer who made hit songs like "Le7els" and "Wake Me Up," prompted an outpouring of love from fellow DJs and musicians.

He was remembered as a "beautiful soul" by Calvin Harris and as a game-changer for modern dance music by Deadmau5.

my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii :( Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.

Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.

Can’t believe this, I’m gonna miss you so bad. From your first show where we played together, to all the amazing memories we shared. Thank you for changing the world with your amazing music and for being such an inspiration. I’m gonna miss you brother, until we meet again! ❤ pic.twitter.com/FjJyLA5Ohc